Embroidery frame



Nov. 13 1923.

W. H. GOSCH EMBROIDERY FRAME Filed Jan. 18. 1922 Patented Nev. E3, 1923.

UNETE WILLIAM H. GOSCH, OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA,

ASSIG'NGR TO THE NOLDE (E:

EMBROIDERY FRAME.

Application filed January 13, 1922.

T all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM H. Gosori, a citizen of the United States, residing at Reading, in the county of Berks and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Embroidery Frames, of which the following is a speci lication.

My invention relates to embroidery frames intended particularly for holding fabrics during operation thereon by sewing or embroidering machines; and my object is to provide an improved device to which the fabric may be quickly applied so as to grip and spread the same, and which will enable satisfactory control during the embroidery operation, the parts being conveniently hingedly connected to prevent loss or separation and insure at all times their proper cooperative positions. The invention is fully set forth and described in the following specification and accompanying drawing, and the novel features are particularly pointed out in the subjoined claims.

Fig. l is a plan view of an embroidery frame embodying my invention, the parts being shown assembled with the gripped fabric indicated in dotted outline.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section of the same on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

My device is particularly adapted for use in sewing or embroidering clocks or the like on tubular knitted stockings. It comprises, as shown in the drawings, a ring-shaped base portion 5 formed with a seating ledge 6 having a vertical flange or clamping, wall 7; the-latter being cut away at 8 to form a recess for entry therein of the presser foot of a sewing or embroider-ing machine; and a handle extension 9, arranged in line with said recess and having an upturned finger gripping end 10, provided to enable convenient manual control of the device relative to the needle. The cooperating ring member 15, preferably band shaped as shown, is adapted to seat upon the ledge 6 and fit within the clamping wall 7 and it is provided with a cut away portion 16 registering with the recess 8 of the base portion, and with upwardly and outwardly projecting fabric engaging prongs 17, 17 as shown, hereinafter further referred to. This ring member is preferably hingedly connected to the base portion 5 as by a carrying arm 18, permitting the ready in- 7 Serial No. 530,065.

troduction of the fabric to the base when the ring is lifted therefrom and insuring the proper cooperative positioning and seat ing of the parts when the ring is lowered for clamping. The arm 18 as shown is rigidly secured at one end 19 to .said ring member 15 and pivotally connected at its opposite end 20 to the upturned portion 10 of the handle extension 9, and an angular extension 21 beyond said pivotal connection may be provided to form a limiting stop for the raised ring.

In use, my improved device is .applied to the stocking or other tubular fabric employed, by inserting therein the ring shaped base portion 5 with the handle extension 9 thereof projecting rearwardly, until the portion of the fabric to be sewed or embroidered is located over the ring openin after which the hinged ring 15 is swung into lowered position and forced to its seat on the ledge 6 gripping the fabric between it and the wall 7 as well as against said ledge 6, and spreading it flatly across said ring opening of the base 5. When the desired portion of the fabric is thus gripped and spread, it is separated and freed for action thereon by a regular sewing or embroidering machine, by pulling back the tubular fabric on the under side of said base portion and gathering it around the outside of the wall 7, the projecting prongs 17, 17 of the seated ring band 16 supporting such gathered fabric and maintaining it in spread relation about the gripped and spread portion within the ring. The unengaged portion of the stocking or tube extends freely from one wall of said base 5, and the handle extension 9 of the latter, as shown, projects in an opposite direction with the upturned end 10 providing a convenient finger grip for manual control of the frame, and the registering cut away wall portions 8 and 16 provide an opening for the entry of the presser foot of the machine employed; the carrying arm 18 as shown, being arranged to one side and above the handle so as to unite the parts without interfering with their cooperative use.

My improved frame as above described has proven simple, satisfactory and efficient in practice, the handle extension 9 not only providing for convenient manual control when the parts are in fabric clamping position but facilitating the insertion and proper location of the base ring' 5 within the stocking or tube; and the prongs 1?, 17 may be used as a hand grip to swing the ring 15 away from the base or into cooperative clamping position therewith within the wall 7, whilethe carrying arm unites the parts against umntentional separation and insures proper cooperative clamping.

My improved device may be cast or formed -from sheet material, as desired, and obviously may be employed for plain as well as tubular fabrics though particularly adapted for the latter.

What I claim is:

1. An embroidery frame for tubular fabrics comprising a ring-shaped base member having a horizontal seating ledge, a vertical clamping wall with a recess formed therein, and a handle extending therefrom; and

a cooperating hand ring member 'seating on said ledge within said clamping wall, and provided with upwardly and outwardly projecting prongs and a registeringrecess.

2. An embroidery frame for tubular fabrics comprising. a ringshaped base member having a horizontal seating ledge, a vertical clamping wall with a recess formed therein, and a handle extending therefrom; and a cooperating hand ring member seating on said ledge within said clamping wall, and provided with upwardly and outwardly projecting prongs and a registering recess; said hand ring member having a carrying arm hingedly connected to said handle extension.

In testimony whereof I 'afiix my signature.

WM. H. GOSCH. 

